Auxiliary window sash



Dec. 5, 1950 D. soMMERs 2,532,957

AUXILIARY WINDOW SASH Filed Dec. 4, 1945 UWVIM.

ABMW.

30 INVENTOR.

Dar/'a' famme/J 'TTORNEK Patented Dec. 5, 1950 UNITED STATES AUXILIARY WINDOW-"'SASH paviafsemmers, Huntington sttienfNl Y. *Annu-eenen December 4, 11945; serial Ne; 632,628 1 claims. (01.2 Iso-182) ing; brain cthe alternative partially with both" storm ""sa's'haridlscreen. Its a furtnerj feature Vof the invention 'that "this interchan'geability is "effected "Si'inply 'aind'qu'ickly and V'requires no'partic'ular j "Skill b'yd that 'f Ordhalyplson. TO that end, the.` instant "invertioriy provides a"devce fitted 'ther with glass' 'r screeningor both,"which nests v"within the"WindW' "opening of awall. The arffragerrie'nt of component parts isfsueli that either lthe glassorfsre'e ngnay be insertedor removed, 'frein inside tne'bu'iicing,:Witheet the4 necessity of -"g6i`g outside"'to`n1ak`e" the tting.y iIn thesa'me yfyyaynit `is` possible 'to 'inake any change desired V"iii/ith'clit 4going out "into the open. That is 'to say, 4tif frfis'tance,v the weather becomes Severe and jtibeeernesnecessaryte take" onxtnei'sereens and 'eizvlace `the"sanie`with"s'torm sash, thisfm'ay be 5,dne'yryreailyand:Very quickly from the "inlt'rior 1i efthej nonseby niet opening therwindow T61" access to'the"`s"c'reen`and thn'niaking the desiredl replacement. A

f ,'With vthe above` 'and 'other' objects" inv View, as "will be apparent," this invencin 'consists in the construction, 'cinlifw "tion and arrangement' of f-p'ts al1 as 'hereinafter more "muy described,

'claimed -`and illustrated yin 'the 'accompanying A Fig. l is a `frontl'elet/ation ofn`asseinbly`constructed accordigt'd th'pre'sent invention, lookg r'in'yS/arYiIy'..`fromtheoutside and with part of the closure" screen" broken away. to showftlie" hottoin halfof .the `window`positined rearwardly -thereo; l l

, Fig. 2 Vis an f uenlargd'"Vertical 'section' taken i alngthe line`2`2 of"'Fig.`1"andillustrates the taken- :nengl theflinee-:sefiFige 1; -te--fshew'tne "relative arrangement of parts `with theffupper -s'torrn'sashof Fg.f1-mounted and removably fas- "tenedfto'itsframe piece; rand y Fig. 4 is` an inside elevationofi-a nfullscreen 5 -`asserribly illustrated findependentlyof -aceacting vrwindow. 4 y

`As vis Ewell knownythe iso-called ldouble,hung sash 'comprises two rparts, one callednthey-upper f-sash'andthe*fotherthelower sash. The; relative maier-'rangement fbetween these ytwo sashes-fe5A Sllch :that Teach may be independently slid --over 5 the fother. Va'ilhey :meet atntheAcenter ofthelwindow opening and -at *thisgpointeatthe-tepot-theelower @sash and 'at fthe-bottomof the upper-sash, isfa ra-ilknown-as the fmeetng,rai1. f -Insomeparts pf the country, f; particularly Awhere the 'z climate ranges rfrornA a `-low temperaturein the Winter to temperature inthesunnner` it hasv beenefound advantageous yif` not necessaryv tof put-screens ein `-front1of Windows for Athe summer,andi n therwinter to supplementfwindows'with an` outsideonexteriorset' of Windows, icommonly called storm sash. Originally blinds or shutters-hinged o n weither side of `thewvindow casing had 1 been used -to keep out thef'cold of rlowtemperatures,a-ndwith fthe 'coming yof summer these "shutters or a blinds were rolled back:4 andf'astened against l the outside "of the house andi screens were seated withinythe vframework of 'the 4"window but exterior thereto. 3o "'More recently blinds and shuttersfwere completely eliminated o except ilfor E@decorative purposes. f Theyhave Aloeerrreplacedl` by what is conventionally known fas storm sashffadistinguishing feature between the `sash 1l fand'4 shutters 'or :blinds: Vbeing lthattheformer-tireihinged at tlietopto-xswing outwardlyand upwardly or vertically, whereas -thelatter `are.fhingedwat thesidesto` swingcut- `Warolly but sideways-'or horizontally.

It has been foufnd"'tliat-for' all=-practical pur- 405iposes,fpartcularlyirr severeplimat'es, storm sash f is preferableto i shutters'or blinds, for theobvious A'efr'ee'asonsfthat` ani 'outer sash or "stormwindow out- ""sidethe regular windowmore effectively retards j the escyape'or` 1heat from the-building through and 45'# around4 the wndo'wfand keeps out the cold winds.

to use storm'sash,--n'ot slfiuttersorblindsiand` crtainly this haswbe'en ay step vforward inl thwart. However; thesubstitution 'of outerfsash'foreshutf ters or blinds-has not; been made without diflou-lty and in this connection, new problems have--arisen.`

3 For example: with the old blind or shutter hinged at its sides in the manner of the French Casement, it was a relatively simple thing for the householder to make his windows secure against the inclemencies of the winters weather. All that was required was that the blinds or shutters be swung horizontally on their hinges to rest within or across the window frame. Simple enough, but not particularly eicient, especially for the reasons above noted: that is to say: heat escaped, cold came in, and the view was obscured. On the other hand, when blinds or shutters were replaced by outer or storm sash, the instant result, of course, was a great improvement. Nevertheless, it soon became apparent that hanging or mounting storm sash was not so simple as a horizontally swinging blind or shutter. In the rst place, once the shutter or blind was hinged to the outer wall of the building it stayed there, unless and until replacement was necessary. In the winter it remained shut against or adjacent the window panes, and in the summer was swung outwardly and to either side, to be superseded by a screen. Furthermore, as the weather varied, it was an easy matter to open or close the blind or shutter. Not so with the storm sash, or outer window: mounting this became a sometimes hazardous and usually a troublesome business indeed, because the storm sash had to be mounted in the same plane as the window and the screen. That is to say: the conventional storm sash is hinged outside of the house, and at the top of the window frame or Casement, to swing outward. As heretofore stated, this is the modern and preferable way; but as the seasons change, it requires a great deal of work. For example, as autumn changes to winter, it means taking down all the screens and putting up the storm sash on all floors of the house; and all of this work is done from the outside of the building. The experiences of many prove this not completely satisfactory.

The present invention proposes to eliminate most, if not all of the disadvantages inherent in present day building or construction with respect to a combination storm sash and/or window screen. Accordingly, there is provided an outside architrave or casing I forming a stop or dening an opening in the wall of a building, for instance, a window. The casing I confines the sides and head of the window and coacts with the sill 2 to complete the rectangular enclosure of the window. 3 designates the upper sash and is capable of having a raising or lowering movement in the frame, the window frame I and the upper sash 3 being formed with intertting sash guides. The upper window sash 3 comprises a stile li on either side of the casing I and in vertical alignment therewith, a coacting upper rail 5 and the lower or meeting rail 6, so called because the bottom rail 6 of the upper window sash 3 meets the upper rail of the lower window sash at the center of the window opening. The stiles the upper rail 5 and the lower or meeting rail E of the upper window sash 3 for illustrative purposes are here shown as formed of wood and shaped 'to receive the margins of the glass pane "l, with a suitable glazing strip or packing, such as putty 8 around the margins of the pane 1.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the upper window sash 3 may be sub-divided and the panes of glass I made smaller. This sub-division is accomplished by means of pieces called muntins 9 which are so formed as to receive the panes of glass 'I in the same manner as do the stiles 4 and the rails 5B.

The construction of the lower window sash I is similar to that of the upper window sash 3. The lower window sash II) includes a stile II on either side of the casing I disposed below and generally aligned with the Stiles i of the upper window sash a coacting upper or meeting rail I2, and the bottom rail I3. The window frame I of the lower sash I is likewise formed with interitting sash guides whereby to mount the sash Iii and permit relative movement between the upper window sash 3 and the lower window sash Ii). It will benoted that the stiles It on either side oi the window casing I coact with the meeting rail l2 and the bottom rail I3 of the lowerrwindow sash Il to receive the glass pane I4, which is likewise mounted by means of a suitable glazing strip or packing I5.

rThe foregoing is intended as a description of a conventional and present day double hung sash and per se forms no part of the present invention, which is, however eminently adapted Vfor use with such a conventional construction. To this end, according to the instant invention, there is provided an auxiliary or second set of sash to accommodate storm windows or screens or both, as may be found desirable. Figs. l, 2 and 3 illustrate one mode or" carrying out the invention, wherein the conventional window sash is tted with an upper storm sash and a lower half screen; whereas in Fig. e a single sash fully screened is utilized. These are matters of convenience and choice. Likewise metal, or any other suitable material may be used instead of wood. Y l

Referring now to Fig. 2, reference character I6 is used to designate an auxiliary frame formed to seat or nest within and around the wallsoi the casing I and the sill 2. If desired, this frame Iii may be made integral with the casing I and the sill 2 or it may be fastened to these components by any suitable means. In either event the frame I6 to all intents and purposes becomes a permanent part of the window assembly. It is important, however, that the frame Iii be constructed as shown in Fig. 2 and as will hereinafter be described. That is to say: the frame I5 includes a pair of side walls or verticals I'I and top and bottom cross pieces or horizontals I8, these members Il and I8 being jointed at their respective extremities or ends so as to combine in the unitary structure or frame Iii, rectangular in shape, whereby to engage and hold fast the storm sash of the upper window and the half screen of Fig. l, or in the alternative the full size screen of Fig. 4.

The outside margin or edge of the upper cross piece I8 is recessed or rabbeted at its under face, as at IQ, whereas the inside margin or edge o the lower cross piece IS is similarly but reversely rabbeted or recessed at its upper face,v as at 2i). This arrangement is'provided in order to simply and effectively seat the storm sashes or Yauxiliary sash or sashes I6, as will be apparent. The upper storm sash 2i conforms generally in size and shape to the frame I6 so as to engage and coact therewith as occasion may require. lit comprises the side pieces or stiles 22, the upper rail 23 and the lower rail 2d; and these components, to wit the stiles 22 and the rails 23-24 are united to receive the glass pane 25 which may be mounted in any suitable fashion, for instance'by means of the putty or glazing strip 26. Just as the upper window sash 3 is subdivided by the muntins 9, so the upper storm sash may be subdivided by means of the muntins 2l, so that as- 1h13, L :2; :rif ...5ml El 1:.,11 suming the upper window 3 toghe `pletelg-:orerlies orner/ erlscthe Wind., presenting-.ai symmetrcaluapne @Itis to,benkiservedthatthe11151 .gin otftnetupnerrrail 16E-.0f the.. t0

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sters ttmnwf Allie,loffitorrl` .Doreen 'i @Shade apparato-nage; ergernis is dona geen- ;fg ement coaction between frame t6 and l t p 2| -is maderas inst/any A ac- M ble fastening rivet-.t0 the sash rabat he edges there@ and.. 'coacting with 'suitable means, such las openings finfvheWieden-frame- After the upper storm sash window 2| is xed iin place within` therupper portion of the frame legi and fastened againstrnovement -loy 4the bolts o 4"`3|l,-the lower auxiliary sash,jol' 1ve re `shown as the half screen 3| may likewise b"e mounted in the lower portion of. the..frame I6.v The screen 3| :is VVconstructed as a companion piece to and for `the storrriK :window 2|. `{I fliat is tousay, it is formed :neet'ari g arly to nest withinthe frame. I6 .land 'is positioned or disposed diatelybelowand .the saine plane as thestor' ndow 2 |lwix`tht the intervention of any cross bar orf piece across thefcenter line of the,` frame Iii,4 'Irthat 1 fend, the screen `3| 'comprises the vertical sides 5() ash a ...wall g, al'

32 and the horizontal top rail 33 and bottom rail Yrno'lrlntirig frame `-rrnovealoly `intninted adJaceiit 34 which unite and coact to form a frame over and exterior to the window and surrounding the which is stretched the screening 35. The moldopening, including a pair of vertical side meming strip 36 is then placed or fitted around the bers coacting with horizontal top and bottom margins of the screening 35, and then the elements within said opening, the outside edge molding 36 and screening 35 are made fast 55 of the horizontal top element being cut away around the sides 32 and the rails 33-34 of the along its length at its under face to form an screen 3|. It will be noted however that the inverted L-shaped structure in cross section inside edge or margin of the top rail 33 of the and the inside edge of the horizontal bottom screen 3| is rabbeted or recessed at its upper element being cut awayalong its length at its portion, as at 31, whereas the outside edge or (lo upper face to form an L-shaped structure in margin of the lower rail 34 is recessed or rabbeted cross section, a rectangular upper auxiliary sash at its lower portion, as at 38. With this concomponent removeably mountable in the upper struction, after the upper storm window 2| has portion of the mounting frame from either side ,been mounted and fastened to the upper portion of the wall, including stiles, upper and lower Iof the frame IB, the upper window 3 may be 65 rails, the inside edge of the upper rail being closed from its opened position as heretofore cut away along its length at its upper tace to mentioned and the lower window may be form a ship lap joint with the horizontal top raised. With the inside windows 3 and ID in element of the mounting frame and the outvthis altered position, the screen 3| may now be 70 side edge of the lower rail being cut away along easily and quickly tted into the lower portion its length at its under face, locking means on of the frame I6, from the interior of the house the inside of the upper auxiliary sash comor building. This is so because of the relation ponent for fastening the same against displaceor lit between the recessed or rabbeted portions ment in the upper portion of the mounting Ytg) and 31 of the lower rail 24 of the storm sash 75 frame. and a rectangular lower auxiliary sash component removably mountable in the lower portion of the mounting frame from either side of the wall contiguous to and immediately below the upper auxiliary sash component, including a pair of vertical side members coacting with horizontal top and bottom rails, the inside edge of the top rail being cut awayA along its length at its upper face whereby to make a ship lap joint with the lower rail of the upper auxiliary sash component, the outside edge of the lower rail being cut away along its length at its lower face whereby to make a ship lap joint with the horizontal bottom element of the mounting frame, said auxiliary upper and lower sash components being adapted to be mounted in and dismounted from the mounting frame individually and independently of each other, and

locking means on the inside of the lower auxil- 4under face, the bottom member being rabbeted along the inner portion of its upper face.

3. Auxiliary sash for windows and the like, comprising a pair of rectangular frames, the bottom member of one frame being recessed along the outer portion of its under face, the upper member of the other frame being correspondingly recessed along the inner portion of its upper face whereby to make a ship lap joint with the said bottom member.

4. An assembly adapted to be mounted in a wall opening or the like, comprising in combination, a rectangular mounting frame including longitudinal and coacting sides, top and bottom members, the top member being rabbeted along the outer portion of its under face, the bottom member being rabbeted along the inner portion of its upper face, and an auxiliary sash adapted to nest within the rectangular mounting frame, including coacting longitudinal sides, f'

component of the auxiliary sash being rabbeted I along the outer portion of its under face to engage the bottom member of the mounting frameV and a pair of interchangeable auxiliary sashes adapted to nest within the rectangular mounting frame, each of said auxiliary sashes having coacting longitudinal sides, top and bottom elements, the bottom element of one auxiliary sash and the top element of the other auxiliary sash being both rabbeted to engage and form a ship lap joint with each other, the remaining top element and bottom element of the auxiliary sashes being also rabbeted to engage and form ship lap joints with the top and bottom members respectively of the mounting frame.

6. Auxiliary sash adapted to be mounted in a wall opening or the like, including longitudinal top and bottom members, the top member being rabbeted along the inner portion of its up- REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the iile of this patent:

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